The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has warned young girls across the country against the growing incidence of sextortion, urging them to exercise caution in their relationships and uphold integrity. Olukoyede gave the warning in Abuja on Monday, October 12, during an event organized by the African Girl…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Niger State Command, has confirmed the death of an officer who was attacked by suspected bandits during a surveillance operation in the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSI Mukhtar Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement issued in Minna, the state capital, on Monday, October 12, 2026. According to…
Former Rivers State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of taking oil wells belonging to Cross River State while serving as governor of Akwa Ibom State. Amaechi made the allegation during a political town hall meeting in Calabar, Cross River State, organised to engage…
Nigerian author Chika Unigwe has recounted how an old pen pal who stopped writing to her because he found her letters boring suddenly reconnected with her after she gained recognition in a national writing competition. Unigwe, a professor of writing at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, shared the experience while commenting on…
Residents of Likpata community in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State have been thrown into mourning following the reported death of Yusuf Salihu, a 200-level Accounting student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Salihu reportedly drowned in Egwa River while returning from the farm on Sunday afternoon, October 11, 2026. The incident was disclosed in…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued a kidnap victim and neutralised three suspected kidnappers during an operation in Sasaro Forest, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. The operation was carried out at about 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, following a tip-off. According to the Army, personnel of the 195 Battalion (Reconnaissance),…
A Nigerian woman has stirred reactions online after revealing that she turned to sex work following unsuccessful attempts to make a living through various businesses. In a video shared online, the woman recounted her experience trying different ventures, including selling granite, sachet water and other items, as well as running a salon and offering makeup…
The Abia State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers and rescued an 18-year-old woman, identified as Ifeoma Obinna, in Umuimo Community, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, October 8, 2026. According to the police, the suspects, identified as Chidozie Rainbow Hezekiah,…
Parts of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft that crashed near Igbokoda in Ondo State are being evacuated from the site as recovery operations continue. The debris was recovered on October 7, with military authorities intensifying efforts to retrieve the remaining wreckage and conclude operations at the crash site. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, visited…
The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned five suspects before the Ota Magistrate Court in connection with the alleged assault and obstruction of police officers carrying out their lawful duties in the Bells area of Iyana-Iyesi, Ota, on October 2. According to the police, the incident occurred when a patrol team intercepted and arrested a…
